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Scottish Parliament rejects prostitution bill at stage one

The bill failed by 64-54 votes amid concerns over enforceability and risks to sex workers, with the government proposing a commission to explore future legislative options.

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Ash Regan's proposals would have made the act of paying for sexual services a criminal offence.

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Scottish Parliament rejects prostitution bill at stage one

Ash Regan's proposals would have made the act of paying for sexual services a criminal offence.

·United Kingdom
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Daily RecordDaily Record
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MSPs vote to reject bill criminalising sex buying after stormy Holyrood debate

Ash Regan's Bill was defeated after SNP MSPs were whipped to oppose the plans.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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Regan's prostitution bill defeated in crunch Holyrood vote amid SNP rebellion

Ash Regan's bid to outlaw the buying of sex in Scotland has been defeated following a crunch vote in Holyrood this afternoon.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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